Motorists are facing long delays on the M56 because of a broken-down lorry.

One lane has been closed on the M56 eastbound exit slip road at junction nine for the Lymm interchange.

The incident was reported shortly before 5pm today (Friday, October 7).

Traffic is said to be very slow in the area.

Long delays have also been reported between junction 10 and junction 12 of the M56 as a result of an accident earlier this afternoon.

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